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Emirates has reported a hefty increase in annual profit as revenues and passenger numbers grew on its Australasian routes and despite challenges such as runway closures at its Dubai hub, the Ebola outbreak and armed conflict in several regions. The Qantas alliance partner said in a statement on Thursday (Dubai time) operating profit for the

Boeing has announced that it will be providing the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with a complete training system for the P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The deal under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program forms part of a contract that also includes the purchase of four training systems for the US Navy.

A number of leading Australian companies, including Jetstar, have joined with World Vision to raise funds to help the thousands of people hit by the Nepal earthquakes. The earthquake that struck on April 25 has killed more than 7,000 people, injured 14,000 and left scores homeless throughout the country. Jetstar is donating $1 from every

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members have been celebrated each year in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards, and more women are being encouraged to enter in 2015. The awards have already rewarded and raised the profile of thousands of women across all areas of business that have pushed boundaries and achieved excellence, the organisers stated. Women

The construction of the new facilities that will support the introduction of the F-35A Lightning II at RAAF Base Williamtown has commenced. The project, which is valued at almost $1.5 billion overall, will provide facilities at 10 bases across Australia. Facilities construction work at Williamtown is expected to bring about $950 million worth of work

Qantas, Cathay Pacific and British Airways have opened the doors to an expanded business lounge at Los Angeles International Airport following a multi-million dollar refurbishment. The facility has seating for 600, 16 shower suites, separate areas for dining, lounging and for those travelling with children and two buffet areas, Qantas said on Thursday. The lounge has